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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
4
Judson Harmon of Ohio for president. The city presents a yearly financial statement showing ample funds to cover all debts aside from sewer bonds voted nearly unanimously. Officials credit economical policy for the cushion and promise brick streets in the business district come spring, boosting Mt. Sterling.
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Legislative District met at Chambers Station and called a primary election for March 11 in Menefee County to nominate a Representative. The group favored the fair, inexpensive process and expected Menefee County to choose a nominee the district will unite behind.
The editorial recalls a recent call for conservative speech to avoid trouble over the tobacco dispute. It credits prompt action by a few calm citizens at Saturday’s meeting for averting a riot among men of standing, property, and influence. It urges every good citizen to uphold law and order in these critical times.
The Gazette argues against reimposing Blue Laws praising liberal views and humor. It condemns the “holier than thou” attitude and urges a broad, tolerant approach to life.
The idea proposed by George W. McCormick that no tobacco be raised for five thousand years is drawing notable support and public favor among observers.
Sanford C. Carpenter of Millersburg assisted by William Atterbury and E. P. Buckner of Estill Miss purchased a grand set of saddle horses in the last ten days for Col J. T. Atterbury of Mississippi. The stock includes Star Chief and King Chieftain with notable pedigrees from Bourbon Chief and Wilsons King. Mares from Bourbon Chief Stock Farm and Walnut Grove Stock Farm were included, reflecting top breeding and breeder award winners.
On February 20 1911 a court sale at Mt Sterling Kentucky offers eighty eight acres on Somerset Creek with precise metes and bounds. The purchaser must bond for payment and some horses and mares from various owners are listed as part of the sale. Local court official is Master Commissioner.
By order of the Montgomery Circuit Court a public auction will sell on court day at 1 p m at the Mt Sterling courthouse door two acres more or less of land located in Jeffersonville Montgomery County Kentucky on the west side of the Mt Sterling and Jeffersonville turnpike bounded by school property R A Childers land and the turnpike with a six month credit and bond payable to Master Commissioner. The sale aims to satisfy a judgment in the case W R Thompson Administrator et al versus John Taylor et al and contemplates deed book 60 page 349 for further description. A lien remains on the land until payment.
In the last ten days nearly all purchases are listed in the American Saddle Horse Register with only three exceptions noted. The text cites registry status and ties the sales to registered stock.
Local Advocate Publishing Co. invites shoppers to patronize home industry with the city’s most elaborate calendar assortment yet. Supporters urged to buy from domestic printers rather than outsiders.
Montgomery Circuit Court proceeding lists Nannie L Stofer and Richard T Stofer as plaintiffs and defendants with a sale notice in equity. The notice details the court action and process for the sale of property under equity jurisdiction.
The Lexington Herald quotes the New York Journal of Commerce business manager testifying before Congress that the paper offered 36000 dollars to sway public opinion in favor of purchasing the Panama Canal from the French company. The editorial calls for a thorough investigation into graft and methods surrounding the deal and even implicates President Roosevelt.
The Mt. Sterling display features the most complete line of 1911 calendars ever seen, showcasing a wide array of designs and styles. Local residents visit to view and purchase calendars marking the year.
Three clergymen in Adams County Ohio pleaded guilty to selling votes. A Danville Indiana judge admitted taking money at the polls in sacks. The text cites clergy influence and warns of widespread depravity in rural communities. Greenwade's advertises the best country lard on the market.
Clay McKee & Sons advertise real estate services including buying selling and renting property. They offer loan money insurance bonds and investments and promote autos and a water steamer for sale.
Vanarsdell's highlights genuine maple syrup and buckwheat products in a local shopping feature. Shoppers can browse a selection of syrups and buckwheat goods, with emphasis on quality and regional sourcing.
Danville suburb Perryville council orders all town dogs killed after a Friday night dog fight with a brown setter suspected of rabies. Officers fear hydrophobia if bitten dogs develop hydrophobia and urge swift action to prevent further danger.
Ladies urged to buy remaining stock of high grade initial stationery at 50 cents per box from Advocate Pub Co Inc with ongoing promotion and stock availability.
Advertisement from E. T. Reis seeking scrap iron live geese hens roosters turkeys eggs hides furs tallow bay swax feathers and ginseng for highest cash price. Read as local classifieds notice urging farm material sale to buyer.
Small grocery business offered for sale with a money making proposition. For particulars apply at this office.
The saloon license in Lexington has been increased from 225 to 2500 dollars per year, affecting license holders and future compliance.
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